Chair, Department of International Studies, Languages,
History, and Political Science:
William C. Clary, Ph.D.
International Studies Coordinating Committee:
Chris
Prestigiacomo, Ph.D.
Judith Clark, Ph.D.
Alan Havig, Ph.D.
The bachelor of arts major in international studies centers on study in an interdisciplinary
core of courses that adopt a global perspective on cultures and social realities.
The core also includes a commitment to the study of foreign languages. At the
same time, each student also chooses more focused study in one of three emphasis
areas: business, public affairs, or language,
literature and culture.
The core courses, together and separately, explore cross-cultural and international
phenomena from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. The goal of core courses
is to establish a broad, international and rich perspective on the human condition,
as expressed in the literatures, politics, cultural geography, gender roles,
economics, and other facets of human experience discoverable in history and contemporary
issues.
Three elective emphasis areas provide deeper focus beyond the core courses, so
students can develop their talents and prepare for careers in international business,
public affairs and international relations, or language and cultural studies
and interpretation.
The major's design strongly encourages and supports a student's desire to acquire
significant overseas experience through summer, semester or year-long study abroad
programs sponsored by Stephens or other approved institutions. Faculty in the
major work with students to harmonize courses taken at Stephens with courses
and internships taken abroad. It is expected that, in consultation with faculty,
students may elect that some courses taken abroad will serve as substitutes for
courses offered in the major on the
Stephens campus.
Requirements for the B.A. Major in International
Studies
The international studies major requires the completion
of liberal arts requirements and 13.0 courses in the major. Two liberal arts
courses are stipulated for this major and proficiency through the 252L level
in a foreign language. The 13.0 course requirement includes 5.0 core courses
and 8.0 courses in one emphasis area. No course may count both in the core and
in an emphasis area.
NOTE: In the following course listings, (1c) = 1.0 course or 3
semester hours.
Proficiency
Requirements
Foreign language: Oral and written proficiency
in French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese or another language completed
through the intermediate
252L level or
its equivalent (0–5.0 courses, depending upon prior
background in the language).
Required Core
Courses
INS 270: The Global Village (1c)
PSC 201S: American Government (1c)
ECO 203: Macroeconomics (1c)
ENG 342C: World Mythologies (1c)
INS 350: International Studies Seminar (Capstone) (1c)
Required Liberal Arts Courses
GEG 201S: Introduction to Geography (1c)
WST 310C: Gender Across Cultures (1c)
Emphasis Areas
One emphasis area is required in the major. Choose one
area from the following three: Business Emphasis; Languages, Literature and
Culture Emphasis; or Public Affairs Emphasis.
Business Emphasis
BUS 171: Contemporary Business Practices (1c)
ACC 210: Accounting I (1c)
ACC 220: Accounting II (1c)
BUS 225: Principles of Management (1c)
BUS 250: Principles of Marketing (1c)
BUS 386: International Business (1c)
Any two (1.0 each) area-focused or international courses at or above the 300 level (2c)
Languages, Literature and Culture Emphasis
8.0 courses from these three groups, including at least 1.0 course from each
of the three groups; 3.0 of the courses must be at or above the 300 level.
Group I–Language:
JPN 160L: Intro to Japanese Language and Culture (1c)
CHN 165L: Intro to Chinese Language and Culture (1c)
FRN 326D: Topics in French Civilization and Culture (1c)
FRN 354: Topics in French Literature (1c)
SPN 308: Conversation (.5c)
SPN 313: Commercial Translation (.5c)
SPN 315: Legal Spanish (.5c)
SPN 317: Medical Spanish (.5c)
SPN 325: Advanced Reading and Writing (1c)
SPN 338D: Topics in Hispanic Civilization and Culture (1c)
SPN 356: Survey of Spanish Literature (1c)
SPN 357C: Topics in Hispanic Literature (1c)
Group II–Literature:
Courses may be selected when topic or focus is of an international nature.
ENG 255L: Literary Studies (1c)
ENG 256L: Border Literature (1c)
ENG 257L: Fairy Tales and Folklore (1c)
ENG 258L: The Bible as Literature (1c)
ENG 272L: English Literary Traditions II (1c)
ENG 308: Women Writers (1c)
ENG 319: Twentieth Century Poetry (1c)
ENG 345C: Shakespeare (1c)
ENG 360C: Western World Literatures (1c)
ENG 367: Development of the Novel (1c)
ENG 372D: Criticism and Culture (1c)
ENG 376: Contemporary Literature (1c)
ENG 383: Major Author (1c)
Group III–Arts and Culture:
ARH 101A: Intro to History of Art (1c)
ARH 201A: Greek and Roman Art (1c)
ARH 203A: Medieval and Byzantine Art (1c)
ARH 205A: Renaissance Art (1c)
ARH 207A: Reformation to Revolution (1c)
ARH 317C Islamic Art and Culture (1c)
HUM 336D: Impressionism in the Visual Arts and Music (1c)
DAN 324C: History of Dance (1c)
FAS 315C: Pre-20th Century Costume (1c)
FAS 375C: 20th Century Costume (1c)
REL 220F: Zen and Japanese Arts (1c)
THA 313C, 314C, 315C, 316C: Theatre History I, II, III, IV (.5 ea)
Public Affairs Emphasis
Required:
PSC 101S: Introduction to Political Science (1c)
PSC 210S: International Politics (1c)
HIS 231H: Modern Europe since 1789 (1c)
HIS 250H: Revolutionary China 1800–Present (1c)
Four courses from the following:
FRN 325D: French Civilization and Culture (1c)
GEG 320: World Political Geography (1c)
PSC 325: United Nations Politics II (1c)
PSC 356D: International Peace and Security (1c)
PSC 371C: Politics in the Third World (1c)
PSC 380: Topics in Politics: International Law (1c)
PSC 380: Topics in Politics: International Organizations (1c)
SSC 310C: Modern Japan Seminar (1c)
East Asian Studies Minor
Required:
CHN 165L: Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture (1c)
HIS 250H: Revolutionary China: 1800–Present (1c)
REL 220F: Zen and Japanese Arts (1c)
SSC 310C: Modern Japan Seminar (1c)
Any area-focused course at or above the 300 level (1c)
Additional electives may include:
INT 311C/INT312C: Japan Seminar Abroad (1c each)
Economics Courses
ECO 202: Microeconomics
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor)
Introduction to microeconomics, beginning with the historical development of
market theory and continuing with an examination of contemporary models of
market behavior and dynamics.
ECO 203: Macroeconomics
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor)
Introduction to the economics of Keynes and post-Keynesian theory. Includes
fiscal and monetary theory and policy.
Geography Courses
GEG 201S: Introduction to Geography
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
A study of the world's great geographic realms and their human and physical
contents, assets and liabilities, links and barriers, potentials and prospects.
An introduction to the discipline of geography, which links human societies
and natural environments through regions, concepts and problems.
GEG 280: Topics in Geography
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth
in other courses. See course schedule for topic.
GEG 320: World Political Geography
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: GEG 201S or PSC 101S or PSC210S)
An introduction to the geographic subfield or political geography through the
themes of territorality, geopolitics, the state, international relations and
power.
GEG 380: Topics in Geography
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth
in other courses. See course schedule for topic.
International Studies Courses
INS 270: The Global Village
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 206 and GEG 201S)
This course explores the economic and technological dynamics of contemporary
global integration and the artistic, cultural and political implications and
consequences of global integration.
INS 350: International Studies Seminar
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: INS 270 and senior standing)
This course explores the implication of transnationalism in undertakings in
commerce, public affairs and the arts. Attention is paid to both the synergistic
and disjunctive aspects of multiculturalism. Students integrate various aspects
of their previous coursework in writing a major essay.
Independent Study
Independent studies (special studies, tutorials, readings,
projects) may be proposed by students who wish to investigate a subject not
otherwise available. Information about independent study may be obtained in
department offices or the Office of the Registrar.
